PHOTOS: Rally and ‘carve-in’ for John T. Williams

People rallied peacefully in downtown Seattle after a rowdy night of protest. Friday night a window was smashed on a police cruiser, plastic water bottles were thrown at riot police and protesters sprayed with pepper spray. An arson fire at a Central District police outreach center was also reported.

Saturday’s event was a sharp contrast to the chaos of the previous day.

Many at the gathering Saturday disavowed the violent reaction of protesters Friday. “Their actions make it more difficult for all of us,” said a speaker at the event.

The rally and “carve-in” featured First Nations’ music and dancing and teaching how to carve the totems that John T. Williams was known for. Williams, a Native carver, was killed by former Seattle Police Officer Ian Birk after Williams did not drop a knife when ordered.

For a photo gallery of the carve-in and rally go here. For photos of Friday’s chaos go here.